[11] When it returned to the air in 1957, the call letters were changed to the current WCDC and the station became second relay of WCDA in Albany. Capital Cities/ABC The Early Years: How The Minnow Swallow The Whale, Chilton Books, 1993, page 11, Capital Cities/ABC The Early Years: How The Minnow Swallow The Whale, Chilton Books, 1993, page 15, Albany Times-Union, April 22, 1956, page H-4, Albany Times Union, April 22, 1956, Page H-4, Last edited on 24 February 2023, at 07:03, Learn how and when to remove this template message, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, transitioned from analog to digital broadcasts, "Suspension of Operations and Silent Authority of a DTV Station Application", "Radio Station Call Letter Origins Release Number 90", http://lists.bostonradio.org/pipermail/boston-radio-interest/2008-January.txt, "Young Broadcasting Inc. 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Gray co-anchors the 5, 6 and 10 p. Dick Wood spent almost 50 years in broadcasting and was the main man on WTEN. She had a baby earlier this year and will "focus on (her) family," according to her good-bye. It broadcasts a high definition digital signal on UHF channel 26 from a transmitter southwest of the Voorheesville section of New Scotland. This story is developing. UMass Amherst released its COVID-19 policies for the fall semester. Honorary Chairman Phil Baylyof NewsChannel 13 and Epilepsy Foundation board member Avon Scherff at Confections in Chocolate to benefit the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York in 2009. WTEN had a record month in May (a key month as it is sweeps), placing first at 4, 4:30, 5, 5:30, 6, 10 and 11 p.m. Their morning show, which is second to WNYT's, has crept closer to the powerhouse that is channel 13 in the morning. In January 2009, after failing to meet the minimum standards for being listed on NASDAQ, Young Broadcasting was dropped from the exchange. Streeter next came to the Albany area to work as reporter at WTEN. After that, she worked for three years at the Missouri School for the Blind, which she loved. From left, Felix Perez of the Salvation Army, Capital News 9 anchor, Rhinebeck restaurant alleges town conspiracy to disrupt business, Mom of child victim angered by resolution in case alleging rape, Albany Empire adding Antonio Brown to ownership group, Hudson Valley man charged in connection with killing dogs, Police confirm body in Mohawk is Samantha Humphrey, Megna, a fixture in state government, to be budget director again, At 100, WWII vet Bill Scharoun sets a USS Slater record, Union leaders say New York state workforce could see mass exodus. He has won numerous awards for newspaper writing and radio and television reporting and is the tenth child in a family of thirteen. Black History Month. Last weekend, he received a flurry of phone calls from Rhode Islanders upset by the news. Syed, who has a law degree, is the latest local television reporter, meteorologist or anchor to announce they were leaving their stations, joining 24 other broadcast personalities who have departed in 2022. He's now headed over to WNYT to join their weather team. In 2019, during the digital television repack, WTEN moved from UHF channel 26 to UHF channel 24. "He is an award-winning, experienced communications professional with more than 13 years in television news, marketing and government relations.". Marlow is headed to NBC Universal. You can reach her at kbarlette@timesunion.com. He was smart and entertaining. In December 1954, WMGT moved to channel 19 extending the station's range to the Capital District of New York State. This was due to its relatively close proximity to WJAR in Providence, Rhode Island. As a full-time satellite of WTEN, WCDC simulcast all newscasts from its parent outlet. [23] Nexstar subsequently announced that WCDC would instead go dark December 1, 2017;[24] however, damage to the station's transmission line in a storm would take WCDC off the air on November 19, almost two weeks earlier than scheduled. Wednesday was Salute to Agawam Day at The Big E. Tuesday marked Salute to Chicopee Day at The Big E. Monday marked Salute to Springfield Day at The Big E and we spent some time on the fairgrounds to learn more about the celebrations we can expect for the special day and highlighted some of our local vendors. Alfreida Graves (Reporter) she was station's first African-American reporter in the early 1970s. WCDC: Jim Carrey Makes His Debut on National Television | Carson Tonight Show Johnny Carson 3.7M views 3 months ago Introducing Women in Sport as Panel Facilitator Kirstin Ferguson 90K views 3 years ago. This limited its signal to the immediate area. Meet The Local 10 News Team. Dr. Julio Martinez-Silvestrini from Baystate Rehabilitation Care spoke with Western Mass News to discuss shoveling safety. Baystate Childrens Hospital in Springfield is seeing a spike in early cases of respiratory viruses. [3] Previously he was the co-anchor of NBC 10 News at Five and the noontime news with Chenault when WCAU-TV was owned by CBS. This can also be seen on Spectrum basic channel 10 and digital channel 1200. Albany County, New York, Crossgates is behind on its loans again, down on income, still fighting assessment, Rifkin says musical instruments can be instruments of change, Do fast food workers get their tips? In her time at WTEN, she anchored live from the Saratoga Race Course, hit the campaign trail for the . There is no on-air reference to the station but it is mentioned in WTEN's legal ID, EEO public file reports, and on WTEN-DT2 "News 10 Storm Tracker Weather Channel". Who do you think is the hottest current or former Fox News anchor? She now hosts the 4, 4:30, 5:30 and 11 p.m. newscasts. [8] Tune to channel 10 using PSIP.[9][10]. Meteorologist Greg Pollak is also leaving channel 10. Streeter recalled going to the newsroom with her father who also created Emmy Award-winning documentaries. WCDC began broadcasting on February 5, 1954 as WMGT ("Mount Greylock Television") on UHF channel 74, the highest channel to ever be used by a full-power television station in U.S. history. It initially operated from a transmitter in the Vail Mills section of Mayfield approximately 35 miles west of the Capital District. One notable personality let go from the NBC affiliate was Lydia Kulbida who was hired by WTEN in time to help launch the market's only over-the-air weekday local news show at 4 (which occurred on September 21, 2009). In 1966, WTEN and WROW-AM-FM moved to new facilities to Albany's northside on Northern Boulevard, where WTEN remains to this day (the WROW radio stations moved out in 1993, ten years after they were sold by Capital Cities). The station went to full power and installed a permanent tower next to the studio a few months later. In the revolving door that is television news, were seeing four departures over at WTEN (News 10 ABC) this past week. While the journalist did not post a formal announcement on his social media channels, he did update his LinkedIn profile to reflect the new role. WTEN had a record month in May (a key month as it is sweeps), placing first at 4, 4:30, 5, 5:30, 6, 10 and 11 p.m. Their morning show, which is second to WNYTs, has crept closer to the powerhouse that is channel 13 in the morning. As a full-time satellite, WCDC simulcasts all newscasts from WTEN. Our Spectrum News 1 team delivers hyperlocal news, sports, traffic, politics and weather throughout the Capital Region. At the end of this year, Streeter, who is 61, plans to retire. Her career includes 30 years at the television station WTEN, or News10 ABC, where she first worked as a reporter before becoming a news anchor. The station's digital signal is multiplexed: WCDC carried WTEN's two subchannels as 19.2 and 19.3 respectively, and they were carried locally in Massachusetts on the digital tier of Time Warner Cable, and later its successor, Charter Communications. 74 (UHF, 1954-1957) Sinclair Broadcast Group - Albany, New York Area Morning News Anchor since 2011 WRGB CBS 6 - Albany, New York Area Anchor since Dec 1991 Full Profile Erin Connolly Albany, NY Professions & Specialties News Anchor Reporter Commercial Announcer Presenter Correspondent Managers Experience & Education Position: As a native of southern VT, Marys no stranger to the Springfield area. On October 1, 2007, Young Broadcasting launched the Retro Television Network on a new third digital subchannel of WTEN. Kristi Gustafson Barlette is a features writer who writes about what is trending in your life and in hers. WTEN signed-on its digital signal on UHF channel 26 in 2004 and began offering high definition service right from the start. Powersports is a popular and growing pastime in New England and if youre ready to fall in love with the thrill of riding a dirt bike, motorcyle, or ATV, Montys Motorsports in Westfield can get you going on two wheels or four. We producefree election guides, curatereaders' opinion pieces, and engage with important local issues. In 2005, WTEN launched a 24-hour local weather channel, known as the "News 10 Storm Tracker Weather Channel", on a new second digital subchannel. You just have to walk a mile in peoples shoes, she said. Browse previous blog posts by month and year of entry. Lake has covered news events throughout New York State, North and South Carolina, Texas and Mexico, Washington, DC, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Citing declining over-the-air viewership, Nexstar Broadcasting, through the FCC's spectrum incentive auction in April 2017, was awarded $34,558,086 to agree to take WCDC-TV off the air; at the time, it indicated that WCDC would enter a channel sharing agreement (CSA) to continue providing service to viewers. Who was the male reporter on Channel 10 who did most of the lead stories at 11pm during the week? [17] More than two years later, on January 27, 2016, it was announced that the Nexstar Broadcasting Group would buy Media General for $4.6 billion. Timothy W. Lake (born December 27, 1959) is a television news anchor [1] and historical narrative nonfiction author, currently at WTEN in Albany, New York. This was part of a test of the network with sister stations WBAY-TV in Green Bay and KRON-TV in San Francisco. Syed's departure follows meteorologist Tim Drawbridge who announced this week he was leaving WTEN, and TV news, for a job with the city of Glens Falls. WCDC: She sued WTEN in 1976 in a lawsuit claiming racial bias. Local fire departments are seeing an unprecedented rise in calls while staffing remains flat. Dori Marlin (Morning anchor, 2005-2008) left for evening news spots on, Beth McKay (weekday anchor, 1990-1995) Left for, Terry McSweeney (6:00/11:00 p.m. anchor from 2000-2006, 5:00 p.m. anchor 2002-2006); now a freelance reporter at, Sue Nigra (News Anchor in the 1990s) Sued the station to get out the contract to work for, Ryan Nobles (Weekday morning anchor from 2003-2005, Currently Anchor at, Ed O'Brien (?-1991), now the weekday morning anchor at, Mary Caroline Powers (Co-anchored the noon news for many years with Ralph Vartigian. Restaurant Rundown. In the end, his contract was not renewed. Due to it sitting on Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation land and WTEN's lease having expired two years prior, WAMC could have been taken off the air without their purchasing of the facility. You can reach her at kbarlette@timesunion.com. [25], On December 22, 2017, WAMC entered into an agreement to purchase the Mount Greylock transmitter and tower from Nexstar for just above $1 million. The Trustoria Directory provides everyone with all the information needed to get the right service provider for any need. Do you think that looks matter when it comes to finding success in the field of journalism? [2], The calls were changed again to the current WTEN in 1957 when the station moved to VHF channel 10. In December 1954, WMGT moved to UHF channel 19 extending the station's range to the Capital Region of New York State. WCDC's digital signal on UHF channel 36 signed on nearly eighteen months before WTEN's did in 2002. At WYBN we feel that the big competitor is Netflix & Amazon Prime etc. In November 2009, WNYT's newscasts slipped back to third place largely resulting from its owner Hubbard Broadcasting deciding to terminate many of its popular news team members. WCDC423813.7N73106.2W. It was a career she had decided to follow until she was 18 years old and tragedy struck: Her father died of a heart attack. [9] After multiple issues with RTV's operations and programming, Young switched their main subchannel affiliations to ABC's Live Well Network as part of a group deal with Young's other stations in 2012.[10]. Lake began working for daily and weekly newspapers while attending State University of New York at Fredonia. For most of its history, WTEN was a solid runner-up to WRGB, especially after moving its transmitter to Voorheesville. He left the stationin September 2020 to take a job as the assistant vice president for communications, marketing and government relations at SUNY Empire State College. Due to substantial snow and ice build-up, a tower collapse forced WCDC off the air again in March 1983. Stephanie Rivas is a journalist. [6] The new transmitter, located on the Helderberg Escarpment, was on some of the highest ground in the region, giving WTEN a coverage area comparable to that of long-dominant WRGB (channel 6). Since 2001, rival WNYT has been the only Capital District-based television station to operate a bureau in Western Massachusetts (located in Pittsfield). WJAR, a Rhode Island television station, last week reported the death of Dick Wood, best known in the Capital Region as a former anchor at WTEN and current TV pitchman. Solomon Syed has left WTEN/WXXA and accepted a job with the Office of Children and Family Services. This can also be seen on Time Warner digital channel 1810. [21][22] Most cable systems on the Vermont and Massachusetts sides of the market picked up WCDC's signal. 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